FMCSR 393.122(f) – Cargo Securement for Paper Rolls

Yes—but only in rare cases. Across our inspection database, 393.122(f) has a 100.0% out-of-service rate, though this is based on just 1 all-time citation. Compare that to the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes: this violation carries higher enforcement consequence when cited. However, the extremely low citation volume (0 citations in the last 12 months) means most drivers will never encounter this violation. If you are cited, expect your vehicle to be placed out of service until the paper roll securement is corrected to standard.

This violation carries a CSA severity weight of 6 points per citation. Under the CSA safety measurement system, points are then multiplied by the number of violations within a 30-day period—so one citation = 6 points, but two within 30 days = 12 points, and so on. That weight of 6 places this firmly in the moderate range for Vehicle Maintenance violations. The points feed into your carrier's Safety Management System records, visible to shippers and insurers, so even a single citation has real business impact.

Right now:

1. Do not move the vehicle if it was placed out of service (which is likely).
2. Inspect the paper roll load and identify which securement points are non-compliant (e.g., missing straps, improper tie-down angles, insufficient blocking).
3. Consult your carrier's maintenance or compliance team—do not attempt repairs yourself unless authorized.
4. Document the citation number and inspection officer details.
5. Correct the securement before requesting a reinspection.
6. Keep proof of repair for your records and CSA dispute purposes.

If you believe the citation is factually incorrect, you can file a DataQs challenge within 90 days of the inspection date through your carrier or FMCSA account.

It depends on how you measure. The 100.0% OOS rate is significantly higher than the 31.4% national average, suggesting stricter enforcement when cited. However, peer codes in the Vehicle Maintenance category show mixed patterns: inoperable lamps (393.9) have a 6.9% OOS rate despite 180,097 all-time citations, while general inspection/repair violations (396.3) hit 45.3% OOS. Our data shows 393.122(f) ranks #2796 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume, making it extremely rare—so severity is less about how common it is and more about the consequence when it does occur.

Yes. The DataQs (Data Quality and Dispute Resolution) system allows you to challenge roadside inspection findings within 90 days of the inspection date. Paper roll securement is an equipment condition finding—objective and measurable—so your dispute must provide clear evidence that the rolls were actually secured to specification at the time of inspection (photos, maintenance records, securement documentation). Submit through your FMCSA login or work with your carrier's safety team. Approved disputes remove the citation from your CSA record and your carrier's metrics.

Rarely. Our inspection database records only 1 all-time citation for 393.122(f), with 0 citations in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 90 days. This makes it one of the least-cited FMCSR violations. The code itself—requiring paper rolls to be secured in accordance with specific securement rules—is narrow in scope, affecting only carriers regularly hauling paper products. Unless you regularly transport paper rolls, the odds of encountering this violation are extremely low.

Our records show MAYBACH INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC (USDOT 2487790) with 1 all-time citation for 393.122(f). Because the violation appears only once in our 13 million+ roadside inspection dataset, there is no meaningful pattern across carriers. This suggests 393.122(f) citations are so infrequent they are not concentrated in any particular fleet segment. Most carriers carrying paper rolls operate without hitting this violation.

Both. Under FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, roadside inspection violations record against your carrier's BASIC categories—in this case, Vehicle Maintenance. The citation also appears in your driver record for prospective employers to review. This means a single 393.122(f) citation increases your carrier's CSA percentile (worse standing with regulators and shippers) and makes your driver record less attractive to future carriers. For safety-conscious fleets, even rare violations trigger compliance reviews.